GENUINE BMW Axle Shaft Assembly - 31-60-8-486-206
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Ships same or next business day
Also available from other brands
GENUINE BMW
Axle Shaft Assembly
This product also goes by these part numbers: 31608486206
This part also goes by the following cross reference.
Cross Reference Part Number: 31608486206
The GENUINE BMW 31-60-8-486-206 axle shaft delivers power from the transmission or differential to the wheel. Constant-velocity (CV) joints at each end let it keep turning smoothly while the suspension moves and the wheels steer.
It transmits torque to the wheel while its CV joints allow the angle and length to change as the suspension travels and, on front axles, as the wheels turn.
A clicking noise when turning, especially under acceleration, a vibration that increases with speed, a clunk when taking off, or grease thrown around the inside of the wheel from a torn CV boot.
If a torn boot is caught early, before dirt and water have damaged the joint, a boot kit can be enough. Once the joint clicks or has lost its grease, replacing the complete axle is usually the better repair.
Use a new axle nut or bolt if the manufacturer specifies a single-use fastener, and a new seal at the transmission if it leaks. Tighten the axle nut to the specified torque with the car on the ground.
Compare the part numbers listed on this page with the number on your old part or in your vehicle's parts catalog, and check the fitment information. If you are unsure, contact us with your VIN before ordering.